A look back at The Beatles' final concert at San Francisco's Candlestick Park

As the 50th anniversary of what would turn out to be The Beatles' final live concert approaches, here's a look at the experience through the eyes of journalists who were there to cover the historic rock show in 1966. (Fred Pardini)

This Monday marks the 50th anniversary of what would turn out to be The Beatles' final live concert, and it took place right here in the Bay Area. It was a far different experience from today's rock concerts.

A Bay Area music producer shares his memories of ushering at The Beatles' first Bay Area concert.

As the Beatles broke new ground in the recording studio, playing the same old hits at teenage rock shows was holding them back.

"And George Harrison knew that," said Selvin. "He recounts flying out of San Francisco and thinking -- well, that's it for that. And he was glad. He was relieved."

But of all the people who caught a glimpse of the Beatles that night, the best view was the one reserved for the photojournalists. Their job is to document history. But they had no idea how historic it was.

Few memories from Thursday night's concert at Candlestick can compare to the experience 50 years ago of a former ABC7 News cameraman.

"Looking back, I wish I'd taken a lot more photographs," said former ABC7 photojournalist Fred Pardini. He shot for The Examiner back then. "And as soon as they come walking out of the dugout, we were right there with them walking backwards photographing until they got to the stage."

A stage surrounded by a wire fence, after what happened at the band's last show.